Kunsbahn;Naturbahn

from Midwest Process by Baby Apes

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It's said the lives we live lay out in directional purpose;
that all forks in the road have all but one avenue unfocused,
but when the ground splits beneath me it's between my feet,
breaking into obtuse points like cartoon dinosaur teeth.
It's more like having gymnast hips
than instinct with downhill momentum, forward speed trajectory.
It's more like pulling teeth
or choosing door one, two or three
than having a final destination with a hook in me;
barb large and sunk deep in my bone, line tight and strong;
drawing me through waves to create wake,
bathed in my marrow of my jaw.
Direct like a skipping stone; it's more like finding a stray dogs home when you find him alone on the side of the road,
bruised with food and a bowl than falling asleep.
I can't say I feel the pull on more than if everyday actions are moral; that conscious burning, demon and angel
whispering bias shouting in my ears.
If I am to be led by the stars at night
I need one to stand out and be the guide
because I'm through chasing satellites;
circling the earth to find purpose and worth.
Arise! Arise, directional ghost!
Paint me the map on my eyelids that tells me which way to go.
Arise! Arise, silent compass show
yourself if fate is real reveal which way is north.
The path is long. The hills are tall. It takes the breath out of my soul. Scaling rocks with blind faith, praying for the sun on the other side. There's more directions to go.
Single step platforms collapse like in Mario.
I can't explain this concept of fate;
the idea that my agonizing, indecisive anxiety stricken days only play
into unattainable change; Frozen surface currant carries my weight through time and space
to the grave.

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from Midwest Process, released August 9, 2014

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